"One may take the commander of the three armies, but no one can take away a common man's will." Those who lack clear goals or have vague ambitions often find their life's vessel losing direction, sinking into the mire, and eventually submerging. To resolve various issues within the class, the first step is to help students establish goals for their struggles. Shortly after the new semester began, I organized a discussion themed "What Will I Do in Ten Years?" I first invited the students who were usually most hesitant to speak to share their thoughts. Initially, everyone felt a bit shy. I encouraged them, saying, "Ten years from now, when you graduate from university and enter society, some of you will pursue further studies while others will start their careers. Your future situation will be closely related to your thoughts today. As a great man once said, 'To dare to dream is to be halfway to success.' If you do not dare to dream or are afraid to speak your dreams, how can I hope to see your future efforts and achievements?" Consequently, students began to speak up, with some expressing desires to become nurses and others to become network engineers. As the activity drew to a close, I concluded, "Everyone has a dream in their heart, and dreaming is the right of youth. Life has no inherent meaning; meaning is bestowed by those who live it. Today, you have all shared your dreams. However, I hope you do not just speak them to your teachers and classmates, but also write them by your bedside and keep them in your heart, telling them to yourself constantly. I want to say to every student: whether you have excelled in the past or faced criticism, from today—from the moment we speak our dreams—we are welcoming a brand-new beginning. The road ahead may be bumpy and filled with countless failures, but please remember: what guides you forward is the dream you spoke of today." The subsequent work proceeded smoothly. I asked students to leave a quote on the blackboard every day, give a three-minute speech before every Chinese class, read biographies of famous figures, and collect famous quotes. I believe that to help students become who they want to be, mere words are not enough; it primarily depends on their own recognition of their goals.
